Emmanuel Macron: "I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel."

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his support for the ceasefire announced between Hezbollah and Israel, while also voicing concerns about its stability from the outset. In a message posted Friday morning on X, Macron reiterated the announcement made the previous day by the US president. Donald Trumpwhile calling for the protection of civilians, the disarmament of Hezbollah and respect for Lebanon's sovereignty by Israel.

Here is the full text of the statement published by Emmanuel Macron :

“I fully support the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel as announced yesterday by President Trump. I also express my concern that it may already be weakened by the continuation of military operations. I call for security for the civilian population on both sides of the border between Lebanon and Israel. Hezbollah must lay down its arms. Israel must respect Lebanese sovereignty and end the war.”

Emmanuel Macron adopts a cautious support stance

With this stance, Emmanuel Macron is adopting a cautious line of support. The French president politically endorses the ceasefire as announced by Donald Trump, but he also emphasizes that this truce remains extremely fragile. His message shows that, for Paris, a diplomatic announcement is not enough in itself: it must also be genuinely respected on the ground.

Civilian safety at the heart of the Élysée Palace's message

The message ofEmmanuel Macron He also emphasized the plight of the civilian population. The French president explicitly asked "Security for civilian populations on both sides of the border between Lebanon and Israel", in a formula that aims to remind us that the truce cannot be judged solely on the basis of diplomatic announcements, but also on its immediate human consequences.

This reference to civilians occurs while the war between Israel and Hezbollah has already caused heavy loss of life, massive displacement, and a sharp deterioration of the situation in Lebanon. Several international media outlets emphasized, at the time the ceasefire came into effect, that the Lebanese population remained anxiously awaiting news of the ongoing fighting and the possibility of a genuine return to calm.

Emmanuel Macron calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah

One of the most powerful passages in Emmanuel Macron's statement directly concerns Hezbollah. In stating that "Hezbollah must renounce its weapons"The French president has reaffirmed his firm stance on the Lebanese Shiite movement. This position partly aligns with the demands put forward by Israel in recent days, which continues to prioritize the military withdrawal or disarmament of Hezbollah.

This point is also politically significant for Lebanon, where Hezbollah remains an important military and political actor. The announcement made by Donald Trump, according to which the ceasefire "will include Hezbollah"The movement's crucial role in any attempt at de-escalation had already been highlighted. Emmanuel Macron's statement thus falls within this context, but with a clearer emphasis on the need for disarmament.

Israel called upon to respect Lebanese sovereignty

In the same message, Emmanuel Macron also asks that Israel "Respect Lebanese sovereignty and stop the war."This formulation reflects the balance that French diplomacy seeks to maintain: supporting a ceasefire, recalling the need to remove Hezbollah from the military equation, but also stressing that no lasting stabilization is possible without respect for Lebanese territory by the Israeli army.

This emphasis on Lebanese sovereignty aligns with positions expressed elsewhere in Europe. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also welcomed the ceasefire while reiterating the importance of respecting Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity.